Dr BA Segoe
Dr Bobo Segoe of the Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies was awarded his doctoral degree on 22 April 2013. His thesis, Learner support in the provision of teaching programmes for under-qualified teachers acknowledges that, although there are different kinds of learner support structures in distance education, registration support, learner support services, contact lessons, technological support and feedback strategies are very critical.
Supported by empirical data, this study seeks to argue that instructional designers and tutors in distance education spheres, need to ensure that quality learning support as learning environments should be designed according to the principles of resource-based and independent learning.“ In sustainable learning environment, support must be designed according to the principles that ensure that distance education learners progress from teacher-directed activity to self-regulated activity”. It is hoped that this piece of work will help to promote more discussions and debates about the use of learner support services in distance education institutions throughout the globe.
Congs Dr Segoe…Keep the fire burning!